The Golden Globes has unveiled the 30 audio shows eligible for its Best Podcast category at the upcoming 84th awards ceremony, broadening the qualification pool to include several top comedy and talk programs. The announcement marks the second year the organization has recognized the audio medium, following the debut of the category during the previous awards cycle.
Fresh Contenders and Category Expansion
For the upcoming ceremony, the roster of qualifying shows grew from 25 to 30. Several high-profile programs secured spots on the eligibility shortlist for the first time, including Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend, Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, and Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast featuring Shane Gillis.
Selected 84th Golden Globes Eligible Podcasts
| Podcast Title | Key Hosts / Figures | Eligibility Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend | Conan O'Brien | First-time eligible |
| Las Culturistas | Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang | First-time eligible |
| Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast | Shane Gillis & Matt McCusker | First-time eligible |
| Bad Friends | Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino | First-time eligible |
| Good Hang with Amy Poehler | Amy Poehler | Returning (Inaugural Winner) |
| SmartLess | Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett | Returning Nominee |
| Call Her Daddy | Alex Cooper | Returning Nominee |
| The Mel Robbins Podcast | Mel Robbins | Returning Nominee |
| Armchair Expert | Dax Shepard | No longer eligible |
| The Ben Shapiro Show | Ben Shapiro | No longer eligible |
Other notable entries making the expanded list include Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino's Bad Friends, comedy history program Behind the Bastards, and the true-crime series Love Trapped. They appear alongside established titles such as Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History, The Shawn Ryan Show, The Toast, This American Life, and My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark.
Selection Process and Notable Exclusions
Eligibility for the award is calculated using data from Luminate, which evaluates potential contenders across specific parameters including direct platform chart rankings, overall audience engagement, reach, and financial revenue. Luminate is owned by PMC, which also co-owns the Golden Globes.
While the roster expanded overall, several programs that participated in the previous cycle did not make the cut this year. Notable shows dropped from the eligibility list include Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard—which earned a nomination during the category's first year—as well as The Ben Shapiro Show, 20/20, and 48 Hours.
Returning eligible contenders include previous nominees such as Call Her Daddy, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SmartLess, and Amy Poehler's Good Hang, which took home the inaugural Best Podcast trophy at the prior Golden Globes.
Next Steps for Nominees
The 30 programs on the shortlist are now set to be invited to submit formally for award consideration. Following submissions, voting members of the Golden Globes will evaluate the entrants and determine the final slate of nominees.
The final winner is scheduled to be announced when the 84th Golden Globes ceremony takes place on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Source: Deadline
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